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Hosta 'Red Hot Flash'

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Hosta by ViolaAnn

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

Info

Synonym

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Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

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Height

Wavy

Spacing

Lightly

Sun Exposure

Dull

Danger

Dull

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Foliage

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USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Seed Collecting

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Plant Size (check one)

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Growing Habit

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Leaf Color

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Color of Leaf Margin

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Leaf Substance

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Foliage Color

Small (leaf 6.0-25 square inches; plant 6”-10” tall)

Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Medium

Where to Grow

Lance

Seed Collecting

Dark Green

Fruit Shape

Dark Green

Fruit Size

3 (Average)

Fruit Colors

Fewer than 9

Growing Habit

Slightly Rippled

Days to Maturity

1/4" - 1/2"

Seed Type

Mid

Usage

Deep Purple

Disease Resistance

Tubular

Leaf Type

No fragrance

Foliage Color

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Propagation Methods

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Soil pH requirements

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Flower Type

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

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Category

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Habit

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Division

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Division

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Group

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Section

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Pruning

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Leaf Shape/Type

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Leaf Texture

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Propagation

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Pollination

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Bearing Habit

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Rootstock Vigor

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Disease Resistance

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Fruit Usage

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Classification

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cordele, Georgia

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ViolaAnn

Ottawa, ON (Zone 5a) | August 2007 | neutral

New to me in 2006. Am not yet sure I really like it. I hope it will eventually form a nice mound, but the growth rate seems slow. Red pet...Read Moreioles are not very pronounced.

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